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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.63, 281.13 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.63, 281.13 and 119.28 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.63 : 281.13 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.63/281.13 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.63x = 281.13 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.63x = 33,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533.19/187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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